Food Recipes

Well, Upama is traditionally a south Indian recipe and mainly served during breakfast.  This dish is served and eaten all over the Indian subcontinent with regional variations on flavors and vegetables that comprise the dish. The roots of this savory entrée come primarily from the south Indian states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. This is the traditional authentic, simple style to cook this delicious dish that will ignite your passion of trying ethnic dishes in the comfort of your home. Now let us discuss the main ingredient that is needed to prepare this:

• 1 Cup Sooji/Rawa
• 1 Onion (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 2 Cups water
• 1 tsp Urad Dal
• 2 Green chilies (chopped)
• 1/4 tsp Ginger (chopped)
• 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves
• 8 Cashew nuts
• Salt to taste
• Method:

• Roast Rawa or Sooji in a dry skillet on low flame until it starts to give off a distinct aroma. Take it out
• Heat ghee in the same and add curry leaves, cumin seeds, mustard, cashew nuts and urad dal.
• Now add chopped ginger, greed chilli, onions and cook again for 3 minutes.
• Now add salt, roasted Rawa or Sooji and water.
• Stir well and cover it.
• Upama is ready to serve.
• Serve it with pickle.

Upama is very simple and easy to make and is perfect for beginners. Its flavor is not too intense or robust which makes it a great dish for Indian cuisine first-timers. The authenticity of this dish will encourage exploration of the cuisine and break the notion that Indian food can only be enjoyed from a restaurant. This simple recipe can also be tweaked and changed according to an individual’s taste which allows for their creativity in the kitchen.